Container and display structure



Patented 001;. 17,1922.

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APPLICATION FILED 0CT.8,1921.

L. L. GOODMAN.

CONTAINER AND DISPLAY STRUCTURE.

APPLICATION ELLED 0CT.8. 192]- I Pawntefi Oct. 17, 1922.

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UNITED STATES LAZURE L. GOODMAN, 0F INDIANAPOLIS,

INDIANA, ASSIGNOR T0 REAL SILK HOSERY MILLS, 015 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, A CORPORATION OF INDIANA.

CONTAINER AND DISPLAY STRUCTURE.

Application filed October 8, 1921. Serial No. 506,470.

To all whom it may concern:

lie it known that I, LAZURE L. GOODMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Indianapolis. in the county of Marion and State of Indiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Container and Display Structures, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to a combined container and display structure, and particularly to that class known as cases for receivin and carrying samples of merchandise and the like.

It is an object of the invention to provide a device which is neat in apperance, easy and cheap to manufacture, one in which the merchandise-samples can be quickly inserted and held in a flat and unwrinkled condition, and one which can be folded to occupy a minimum amount of space.

Other objects and advantages will in part be apparent and in part be brought out more fully in the description which follows:

A drawing illustrating one embodiment of the invention is hereto appended, in which;

Figure 1 is a view in plan, showing the receptacle in open position;

Fig. 2 is a view in detail of one of the end components Fig. 3 is a view in perspective, the receptacle being shown in closed position; and

Fig. -l is a view in section, on the line 4-4, Fig. 1, of ,one of the end components.

In these drawings, the reference-character l designates, generally, a receptacle or case adapted to receive chandise, in this instance the articles shown being stockings. The receptacle is preferably made in one piece of any suitable, material. and is divided into a plurality of foldable sections or components. Preferably, the case is divided into four separate sections, designated by the numerals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Each of these sections or components is of approximately uniform size and is preferably made of some non-flexible or stifi material, such as heavy cardboard or the like, and may be covered bya layer of cloth, leather or any suitable material. The sections 2, 3, 4 and are preferably joined by a plurality of flexible or unstifiened portions or hinges- 6, whichpermit the several stiflened components to be folded one upon the other.

In order that at least one end of the convarious articles of mertained articles may be securely held or clamped in the case, I have provided a pocket or opening 7, one component of which is formed by the section 2 and another component of which is formed by a section 8 being secured to and folded back upon section 2, as at 9, the two components being held in yielding but firm engagement by a retaining member or elastic webbing 10. This retainlng member is preferably secured at each side of the section 2 in any appropriate manner and fits, when in folded and closed pos1- t1on,1n cut-out portions or notches 11 formed in the component 8.

Means are provided for securely holding the articles in a flat and unwrinkled condition when the case is folded. For this purpose, I may use any appropriate retaining means, such as a cord or the like. In this instance, I have shown the retaining member as an elastic webbing 12, one being placed at approximately the central portion of sections 3, 4. and 5 and fastened by any suitable means to the sides of each section.

In use, it will be observed from an inspection of Fig. "1 that the articles of merchandise are placed in the case, being inserted in the pocket 7 and held therein by the retaining member 10, and the free end of the material being laid out fiat and held in place by the several elastic retaining one end thereof 7 members 12. The case can then be closed by folding section 2 upon section 3 and by folding section 5 upon section 1. In order that the receptacle may be held-in this closed condition, suitable fastening means may be employed. In this instance, I have shown the same as consisting of a snap 12, carried by a strap 13 secured to the back of section 4, fitting in its component part secured in the back of section 3. The case may be retained in this condition until it is desired to exhibit or withdraw the articles, when the fastener is released in the usual manner and the sections unfolded...

From the foregoing, it will be observed that I have devised an exceedingly simple foldable sections; bendable connecting portions joining the sections; a flap on one of the sections; a foldable connecting portion 'oining the flap to the section; said flap being endable back upon one of the sections to secure between it and the section a portion of an article to be displayed; and a securing means for holding the flap and article in secured position.

2. A sample case comprising a plurality of foldable sections; bendable connecting portions joinin the sections; a flap on one of the sections; a. 'oldable connecting portion joining the flap to the section; said flap being bendable back upon one of the sections to secure between it and the section a portion of an article to be displayed; a securing means for holding the flap and article in secured position; another portion'of an article to be displayed adapted to extend longitudinally of the case and upon certain of the sections; and a retaining member on certain of the sections adapted to secure other por meats? tions of the article to be displayed between each retaining member and a portion of a section.

3. A sample case comprising a plurality of foldable sections; bendable connecting portions joining the sections; a flap on one of the sections; a foldable connectin portion joining the flap to the section; said ap being bendable back upon one of the sections to secure between it and the section a portion of an article to be displayed; a securing means forhold'ing the flap and article in secured position; said flap-securing means comprismg a member attached to a portion of the section to which the flap is secured; and a notched portion of the flap adapted to engage and retain the member when the flap is laced thereunder.

n testimony whereof I afix my si ature.

- LAZURE L. GOODl AN. 

